Watervliet, Michigan facts for kids
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Watervliet, Michigan
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Location within Berrien County
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 Watervliet, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Michigan | |
| County | Berrien | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.21 sq mi (3.14 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.18 sq mi (3.06 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2) | |
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,669 | |
| • Density | 1,414.41/sq mi (546.10/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code(s) |
49098
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| Area code(s) | 269 | |
| FIPS code | 26-84500 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1615862 | |
Watervliet is a city in Berrien County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Located in the northeastern part of the county, the population was 1,669 at the 2020 census. Mostly a rural farming community. The city is surrounded by Watervliet Charter Township but is administered autonomously. “Watervliet” means “flowing water” in Dutch, coming from “water” and “vliet” "Vliet" is a Dutch word for a minor streaming water, though it may refer to a city canal or a river that connects such flows.
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History
In 1905, John Olsen and Maud Nelson moved here where they established a women's baseball team. Both of them had experience in the game. The "Cherokee Indian Baseball Team" set out in its Pullman car in the same year complete with an electric light facility, a grand stand and a 12 by 1200 foot fence. Nelson who was born in Italy was on the team. She was billed by her husband, Olsen, as the undisputed women's champion pitcher of the world.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.23 square miles (3.19 km2), of which 1.19 square miles (3.08 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) is water.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 179 | — | |
| 1900 | 717 | — | |
| 1910 | 728 | 1.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,073 | 47.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,207 | 12.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,193 | −1.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,327 | 11.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,818 | 37.0% | |
| 1970 | 2,059 | 13.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,867 | −9.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,867 | 0.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,843 | −1.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,735 | −5.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,669 | −3.8% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,735 people, 677 households, and 448 families living in the city. The population density was 1,458.0 inhabitants per square mile (562.9/km2). There were 752 housing units at an average density of 631.9 per square mile (244.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.3% White, 1.0% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.9% of the population.
There were 677 households, of which 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.7% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.8% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.11.
The median age in the city was 35.8 years. 27.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.1% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 11.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.
Education
Watervliet is home to six schools and the Watervliet School District. The six schools are as follows:
- Watervliet High School
- South Elementary School
- North Elementary School
- Watervliet Middle School
- St. Joseph Catholic School (Closed in 2015)
- Grace Christian School
See also
In Spanish: Watervliet (Míchigan) para niños
